BUILD
Austin celebrates ‘summer of opportunity’ with street fest
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Local advocates, community organizations and businesses will kick off a safe and successful school year from 12 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on Harrison Street from Laramie to Lavergne.
Community
Young and old invited to blues performance in Austin
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The free show starts at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Hubbard Park playlot, 4942 W. Hubbard St. BUILD is sponsoring the performance.
building leaders
Teens share inspiring stories, win scholarships
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Six young people were awarded scholarships after competing in BUILD’s 8th annual public speaking contest earlier this month in Austin.
Community
Come hear Austin teens share their stories
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BUILD will be holding its eighth annual public speaking contest from 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 at 5100 W. Harrison St. Don’t miss their motivational stories.
Community
Grab your bike and take a ride for peace
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All ages are welcome this Saturday, Sept. 16 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St. Registered riders will receive a free T-shirt and water bottle, while supplies last. There will be music and snacks before the ride, which starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Loaner bikers will be available for those 16 and younger; there also will be a limited number of DIvvy bikes available for those 18 and up.
Community
Bike ride for peace set for Saturday in Austin
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Registration starts at 9 a.m., then the biking begins at 10 a.m. There will be music and snacks before the ride, which sets out from BUILD’s headquarters at 5100 W. Harrison St.
Community
BUILD hosts end-of-the-summer bash at its Austin headquarters
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There will be free food, fun and games, and prizes from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 18 at 5100 W. Harrison St. All ages are welcome!
Austin
Dozens of residents, civic leaders meet to come up with plan for better Austin
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About 200 people participated last weekend in the first of three community summits organized by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.
Community
Bike ride for peace
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Everyone is welcome Saturday, July 15 for a ride through Austin. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at 5100 W. Harrison Street, with bikers setting off at 10 a.m.
Community
3,000 people turn out for last week’s “Summer of Opportunity”
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The June 23rd event at Columbus Park, organized by BUILD, celebrated the end of school and provided a practical way for young people to connect to positive activities and stay safe.